Podcast Episodes

What Happened to Saturday Morning Cartoons?

Saturday morning cartoons were a beloved institution--so why did they disappear? This is a look at the cherished time slot that has its roots in comm…

5 years, 1 month ago

Wait, Was There a Real-Life Indiana Jones?

Grab your whip and fedora and settle in, because we're looking at the real-life influences behind Indiana Jones.

If you thought he was a fictional ch…

5 years, 2 months ago

The 10 Best TV Theme Songs of the 80s

This was a doozy to put together. Today, I'm counting down what I believe are the 10 best 80s TV theme songs--and it wasn't easy. Your order may be d…

5 years, 2 months ago

What a Country!: The Story of Yakov Smirnoff

In Soviet Russia, podcast listen to you! Today, we are looking back on the career of the great Yakov Smirnoff. I was a huge fan of his and the story …

5 years, 2 months ago

Saturday Night's Main Event: The Free Pay-Per-View on Network TV

Pro wrestling was king in the 1980s, and the then WWF ruled the roost. They were able to partner with NBC to air a wrestling show on NBC in place of …

5 years, 2 months ago

British Knights Shoes: The Story of the Original Game-Changing Shoe Company

Shoes, music, sports, and culture all go hand-in-hand today--but this was always the case. It took a small upstart shoe company from New York to set …

5 years, 3 months ago

The Story of The Muppet Show

This week, we're looking back at the incredible, and groundbreaking Muppet Show. This thing went from a show that no one wanted to touch to the most-…

5 years, 3 months ago

10 Movie Sequels You Probably Didn't Know About

The 80s gave us some of the best movies of all time. But some of its sequels leave a lot to be desired. There are also a bunch you probably didn't kn…

5 years, 3 months ago

The A&W Third Pounder Failed Because of Math?

Yes, this is a very real story. In the 80s, A&W released a third-pound burger to compete with the quarter-pounder from McDonald's. It was bigger, fre…

5 years, 3 months ago

The 10 Best Pop Culture Cars of the 1980s

This is a big episode where we look at the world of cars in the 1980s. We'll look at the state of the automotive industry, the best-sellers, the duds…

5 years, 4 months ago